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  1. How far do you drive to work?

    pers replied to ajhutch's topic in General Nursing

    I live about 1.5 miles from work so when I drive it takes about 5 minutes or so depending on the lights. I can walk it in 20 and do so on a regular basis. I also have some coworkers who drive by my...

  2. Study Group Question - Do you think you know it?

    pers replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was thinking more in terms of a CNA determining the status of the ulcer, does that make sense? Reporting an ulcer would be part of the duties of a CNA but assigning a CNA to determine it is healing...

  3. Study Group Question - Do you think you know it?

    pers replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Really? I would think that reporting a healing decubitus ulcer would be LPN for the NCLEX since it's an assessment and a CNA can't assess. Is it not considered an

  4. Took NCLEX today...can't sleep..

    pers replied to tronshall's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Many people stress about the last question being right or wrong but as others have said, it really doesn't indicate anything at all. There's no rule about where your 15 sample questions will be in...

  5. PTO and giving notice

    pers replied to evilolive's topic in General Nursing

    Cashes out automatically at my hospital as well and you get it at 100% if you quit (or are fired). If you choose to cash out PTO rather than take days off while employed there is a penalty and you...

  6. Using the Saunders 4th Ed. c.d. to study pharm?

    pers replied to krb09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks. I need a bit more review on pharm than I'll get from rationales though. I am finding the Mosby mneumonic flash cards helpful and the pharm section in the Exam Cram book is also really good...

  7. Doing questions and reviewing rationales?

    pers replied to FNPdude74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some people pass the NCLEX first try and never study anything while others will spend hundreds of hours studying and preparing only to fail. There's really not one "right" way to prepare because we...

  8. Using the Saunders 4th Ed. c.d. to study pharm?

    pers replied to krb09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't like the pharm sections in Saunders because for me, it's too much info without being related back to diseases. I feel like I'm reading through a drug book and retaining almost nothing. If...

  9. Need some reassurance here!

    pers replied to 86toronado's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would put the study books away and relax tonight. Resist the urge to review one last time! Good luck on your

  10. NCLEX for a new kid starting Block 1

    pers replied to bellatattoogirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I went through school, nobody started studying till we were almost done. However, I do see how it would be helpful to have a content review book like Saunders as you go through school to help...

  11. Need some reassurance here!

    pers replied to 86toronado's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan questions? I've seen different numbers for different

  12. Took NCLEX RN today...pretty certain I failed.

    pers replied to DelanaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    grats!

  13. Tired I have not pass my PN-NCLEX.

    pers replied to Izaltina de oliveira's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is there a specific area you are struggling with? I've not taken the exam but I'm told if you don't pass you get a letter indicating how you did on the various sections. I think you may be using too...

  14. Developing a Plan for taking the NCLEX-RN

    pers replied to pers's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That was suggested to me in school as well! Shame I didn't follow through on that as I'd be in a much stronger position than I am now. I'd be interested to know how you find studying the journals as...

  15. NCLEX Question format

    pers replied to amybethf's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think it depends on the individual as not everyone agrees. This would likely make a good poll actually! In general, it seems most posters feel the questions most closely resemble Kaplan. I think...

  16. Advice PLEASE!!!

    pers replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    Working as a CNA can be a good experience and open your eyes to the what working in healthcare can be like (especially what it's like in that particular facility) but it's really not a good indication...

  17. How are you using Saunders

    pers replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The study calendar will cover the entire book in six weeks regardless of your scores. The primary difference seems to be the order of chapters studied and how they are paired together. It's good to...

  18. Dating Coworkers??

    pers replied to SweetLemon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When it's happening often with multiple couples you definitely get jaded. I admit that I thought it was cute the first time I worked with a couple. After a number of negative experiences, I have...

  19. Dating Coworkers??

    pers replied to SweetLemon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am not more forgiving for someone with a family emergency who isn't dating a coworker, it just has less impact because it's one person reporting off versus two. Perhaps every facility you've worked...

  20. Dating Coworkers??

    pers replied to SweetLemon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Speaking only for myself, I don't really care if their issues suck for them, I care if it sucks for me (and other staff). You may not have had the pleasure of working with two people (same unit, same...

  21. Do male nurses recieve as much respect from patients as female ones do?INPUT IS GREAT

    pers replied to david18's topic in Men in Nursing

    We've had several male nurses on my unit and their experiences (from an outside view anyway) seem quite different. The older male nurses tended to look and handle themselves more professionally and...

  22. Dating Coworkers??

    pers replied to SweetLemon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I admit, I hate it when coworkers get romantic. We've had so many people quit over the years after the relationship ended and most of it was due to the same few who just can't seem to meet people...

  23. if your state BON did not require a refresher course, would you..?

    pers replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the review course that you are interested in and see what it offers as they seem to vary greatly. Some of the courses are basic theory while others have lab and clinical components. You...

  24. Schedule Issues

    pers replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was working per diem I would let the manager know what days I'd be available and she could schedule me (or not) based on needs she had those days. I was never available on weekends for...

  25. Would you look at your friend's bottom if they asked you to?

    pers replied to Sash123's topic in General Nursing

    I would be more uncomfortable with the asking than actually looking so I figure if they've got the courage to ask, I can muster up the courage to